Reviews & Comments
Wheaton, IL
Wheaton -
7/1/2006We have resided in Wheaton since 1990. Our children went to school in the Wheaton school system from pre-kindergaten through high school. We found the schools to be excellent, in fact, part of the reason we selected Wheaton was the reputation of it's school system. Wheaton has the acclaimed Wheaton College and is close to the College of Dupage. Another reason we selected Wheaton was its excellent park system and location relative to the Prairie Path (running/walking/biking system) that is easily accessible from most parts of the city and takes you thoughout the Dupage County. Wheaton does have an abundance of Churches, but we never felt pressured to participate if we did not want to do so. There are little if any industrial properties, has just enough commercial retail, is close enough to shopping centers in nearby communities, has a downtown that is undergrowing revitalization and is an easy communte to Chicago or other suburbs. The tollway system is close by and the Metra train stops in downtown Wheaton, and yes there is available parking for communters. The County Seat is here, and there are no taverns. The city has that small town feel since it's growth is limited by surrounding communities. You know you are living in a good community when strangers stop and ask if you want to sell your house because they want to raise their family in your neighborhood and have their kids go to your schools.